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N29 SHB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 SHB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 132,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 120,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,527 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,945 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,651 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N29 SHB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N29 SHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N29 SHB registered?

N29 SHB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N29 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 SHB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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